Is it legal for a Caretaker prime minister to make monetary promises?
Mahathir made a financial promise of RM20 Billion to the people. He called it, an 'economic stimulus'. Was he authorised, as Caretaker PM, to do it? Where would he get that kind of money, especially at a time like this? 'We can use our savings', he said.
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Can Parliament appoint a Prime Minister?
Mahathir announced that Parliament can pick a new PM. Is that constitutional?
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What next in the Malaysian Game of Thrones?
Malaysia is still on tenterhooks. The governing coalition has been destroyed by betrayal. Can a coalition government be formed? If Yes, will it survive? If No, will the nation be forced into sudden polls? Fear and uncertainty grip the nation.
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Should the King trigger Fresh Elections?
Suppose 112 (or more) MPs ask the King to call for elections because of a hung parliament. Three questions arise: (1) When can the King do it? (2) How should the King do it, and (3) Should the King do it at all?
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What options are open to the King?
The nation is on tenterhooks. The Prime Minister has resigned. He has been reappointed an 'interim PM'. No coalition can be formed. What will the King do? What options are before His Majesty? Currently, the King is interviewing every MP personally. He wants to determine each one's stand. Will this MP support the ...
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Can the King stop a change of government?
Yes, His Majesty can.
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